Sep Ancient Art & Paintings & Collectibles

19th Century French 18K Gold Enamel Painted Suite for Export to Austro-Hungarian Empire

This auction ended on September 28, 2026.

Start price: $2,500

Estimated price: $8,000 - $10,000

Buyer's Premium: 30%

Description

Brooch dimensions:2.2*4cmWt:6gEarring dimensions:1.8*7.5cmWt:14g

18K gold, rubies and emeralds. Exported from France to the Austro-Hungarian Empire at the time, it features a distinctive ethnic style. The centre of the brooch is painted with a European landscape in delicate brushwork. The upper section of each earring depicts a pair of vivid puppies, while the lower part portrays figures in traditional costume, rendered lifelike. Flowing and gentle scrollwork foliage frames the pieces. The suite comes with its original jewellery box.